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This photo was taken in Locarno Beach, part of the Spanish Banks, in the west end of Vancouver, BC.Time
This was take just about 10 minutes after sunset. We had a picnic by the beach and stayed late for the sunset. I have been eyeing this spot for a long time but luck was not on my side. Mostly, I was just a little too late and when I get there the colors are gone. There was one time the sky was perfect but the water was so low the foreground was not good at all. There was also a time when I had everything ready and my battery ran out.Lighting
It was already a little bit dark so I had to use long exposure to make sure that the image is properly exposed. The exposure time was about 76 seconds. To prevent the sky from being washed out I used a 6 stops ND filter and a 3 stops hard grad ND filter.Equipment
This was taken using a Canon 7D with Sigma 10-22mm, Lee little stopper, 0.9 hard grad ND filter, tripod, and a remote triggerInspiration
I love landscapes especially sunsets. I love the color transition of the sky and the golden moment. I usually look for beautiful sunset spots around Vancouver hoping one day I will get the perfect shot. I'm only an amateur hoping to get better.Editing
I usually post process my photos in Lightroom and finish it off in Photoshop. In this photo, I increased the white balance to make it a little bit warmer as well as the saturation to emphasize the golden skyline. I also adjusted luminance to remove noise from the water and making it a little smoother. Lastly, I used adjustment brush to add sharpness to the rocks.In my camera bag
In my bag, I have my Canon 7D mark I , Sigma 17-50mm as my walkaround lens, Sigma 10-22mm for my landscapes and long exposures, Canon 55-250mm for telephoto, Lee filters and polariser (6 stops ND, 0.9 soft and hard grad ND, 105mm polariser), remote trigger, and backup CF card. I have my tripod in a separate bag.Feedback
For me planning ahead is very important. I usually use Google maps to find the perfect spot. I also look at the weather. Ideally, you want clear skies but there are times when overcast days give you dramatic cloud formation just right above the horizon.